God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them,
because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
I John 4:4
Continuing to add to my gratitude list…
389. new holiday experiences.
390. friends that share their children with us.
391. good weather for travelling.
392. a “B-” in Accounting I.
393. simple things.
394. time off from work.
395. getting things done around the house.
396. God’s MERCY.
397. His gift of ever-lasting life.
398. a new year.
399. basic necessities of life.
400. things I do not understand.
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One of the things that I had to sacrifice when my Accounting I class got so difficult was daily blogging, thus my gratitude list got off track. I have read many blogs the last few days that talk about a word for the year. One was STRONG (as in STRONG in the Lord), one was INTENTIONAL (with time, blogging, parenting, etc.), one was PURPOSEFUL, you get the idea. I, however, am not ready to choose a word; had never given it any thought until recently, but I am ready to let go of that which I cannot change and cling to that which is know is STRONG and TRUE – my STRENGTH and my SHIELD.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,
And with my song I will praise Him.
Psalm 28:7
Lord, please help me to remember this today and throughout this year – You ARE my strength and my shield, my refuge, an ever present help in times of trouble and you are GREATER than the things of this world. The things I let take hold of my life and distract me from You and the things You want me to do. Please, Lord, help me to stay more focused on You and the things You would have me see, not the things that cloud my vision and cause me trouble, pain and worry. Thank you, Lord. With your help I know I can do these things.
Do you have a word for the year or a goal?
Mary, "things I do not understand" we don't want those do we? But, He allows them so He can align us in the position of dependence. Thanks girl, for sharing & praying.
"Trust" is the word He has given to me.
I've been thinking about naming the year/a word for the year too. I'm actually working on a post about how I am trying to figure this out 🙂 I love your conclusion of clinging to Him!
Wonderful post! Psalm 28:7 is one of my favorites scriptures.
What a precious list you have today, Mary. Congratulations on that B in your Accounting I class! The one that stood out the most to me is #400…that you are thankful for the things you do not understand. What a beautiful illustration of true gratitude…of true counting these "gifts" from Him…the GIVER of ALL things in our lives…and because He's given them they are all GOOD…alas, even when we don't understand them.
Thanks for asking…I do have a word for 2011… Praise. It is the way I shall make it through 2011…both in days of pain and in carefree days. Because of His deep abiding joy I will praise Him in all circumstances…even when I don't understand anymore than the very fact that He means it for my good.
I also wanted to thank you, Mary, for calling my attention to the areas on my blog that weren't visible because of the black background. I appreciate it so much…they are corrected now. I worked with that so much this morning that I think some things weren't registering.
Have a wonderful week, my friend.
Mary,
First of all, I am so grateful that you visited my blog today for that led me to come here. Your prayer to the Lord is my prayer as well. And I will pray for you with your requests. He is our Strength and our Shield for which I am so thankful. I, too, need Him to be those for me.
I have been choosing a "word" for several years and it helps me to focus a bit more in an area where God directs my attention. This year, 2011, my word is "listen" … for I allow the busy-ness of the world to distract me from Him far too readily.
May He shower you, Mary, with blessings this day, ~ linda
Hey friend,
Congratulations on your "B" in accounting. That would be a major victory for me!
My theme for this year is living beyond myself. I want to do so much and do it His way but I know I cannot accomplish any of it unless I let Him do it through me.
Looking forward to sharing 2011 with you!
Love,
D.
Congratulations friend! I have given a lot of thought to naming the year too. I haven't come up with a name although I am thinking "change" would be appropriate.
I really like what you say…"I am ready to let go of that which I cannot change and cling to that which is know is STRONG and TRUE – my STRENGTH and my SHIELD." It's a hard thing to do, sweet friend. I join you in prayer for the ability to stay focused on the one who gives us strength.
blessings
~a
Amen! He is far greater, and I cling to His promises.
I love your blog! It's so bright and cheery! 🙂
Blessings!
Melanie
I noticed that a lot of bloggers have chosen a word for the year, too. I haven't been on the computer much lately but I've already read a number of posts today about this. It's a good idea and something I'll have to think about.
Congratulations on the B in accounting!